Meet the Staff of Central Autos

Daniel Chin - Operations Manager

Daniel is a Colorado Native who has worked with Central Autos for 11 years. He has been in numerous positions from sales, finance, to title work that give him a more extensive knowledge of acquiring pre-owned vehicle in Colorado from start to finish.

While consulting with shoppers on a daily basis, his method of providing assistance is to always seek out the most optimal ways of acquiring their next vehicle with the least amount of hassle and headaches.

Michael A Pinnell - GM

I've been selling at Central Autos since June 2005. I enjoy building relationships and creating life long customers. I've had hundreds of repeat customers and sold some families as many as 8 cars over the years. I am experienced in auto finance and in all aspects of the automotive sales transaction. I am vested in Central Autos not only personally but financially as well. We look to grow our business through moral and ethical business dealings. We hope you'll give us a look when it is time for a new vehicle!

I came to Colorado in the late 80's. I attended and graduated from CSU in 1993 with a BS In Applied Human Sciences. I learned to do all sorts of fun things in my time in Fort Collins. I discovered: Fly Fishing, Hunting, Motorcycles, Backpacking, SCUBA, off-roading (both dirt bike and vehicle) and that life is to short to not drink good Colorado Beer! Colorado was a place of my dreams, and still is! Life is more structured with work and family but I love the great outdoors and if I'm not at the office chances are we are out playing in this beautiful land we call home. I have been married to my beautiful wife for 15 years and we have a 12 year old daughter who loves gymnastics and her horse. I am blessed with 3 great step-kids who are all out in the real world!

In my professional life I've worked as a Camp Counselor, school bus driver, Athletic Trainer for a high school and as a Special Needs Para for Loveland School District. I ran my own paint company for 10 years, spent a few summers as a fishing guide in the mountains. I've sold real estate and Mortgages. I always come back to selling cars. I'm a car guy, reliable and affordable transportation is vital to living life to the fullest in the vast western US.

Hope we can do business! Mike.

Stephanie Parent - Sales

Stephanie started part time with Central Autos in 2016 to supplement her income from driving a school bus. She still drives, but only part time. She begain in the title department and have moved up to the sales department.

Stephanie has 6 children, two still living with her at home and two grandchildren. Her Favorite hobbies include spending time with her grandchildren and breeding show rabbits.

Shawn Chin - President

Shawn Immigrated to the US with his family as a teen in 1976, to seek the American dream. A son of a two- war veteran (Korea-Vietnam) and master mechanic Shawn grew up around cars, and worked in his fathers shop has extensive knowledge in all aspects of vehicle repair, recon, and sales.

For fun Shawn likes to work [not joking :)] If he is not at the office, he is at church where he serves as a Church Elder and Deacon. Shawn has a tireless passion for Christ, family, America and cars.

With Shawn at the head of Central Autos for 15+ years we have worked hard to ensure each customer is treated fairly and to go above and beyond to ensure a satisfied customer. Honesty, integrity and moral business dealings are the cornerstone our business.

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